2002 Nissan Cube Water Staying Radiator After Engine Been Started About Five

2002 NISSAN CUBE
177,000 MILES
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KRIPALU
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Water is not staying in the radiator after the engine has been started for about five minutes in the Nissan Cube Vehicle. The Check Engine Light came on with the P1217 Error Code (Engine Over Temperature). The error code was cleared, however that did not solve the problem. What can cause this particular problem. I am looking forward for your comments. Thank you.

Kripalu
Nov 10, 2012 at 11:32 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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clearing a code does nothing. the problem must be fixed first.

you need a pressure test on the cooling system to determine the leak

Roy
Nov 10, 2012 at 11:39 PM
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KRIPALU
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There is no visible leak on the radiator hose. If the radiator cover is open and the vehicle is started, After 5 mins the water is coming out from the top of the radiator.
Nov 11, 2012 at 1:10 AM
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you may have a bad head gasket.from overheating

Roy
Nov 11, 2012 at 2:16 AM
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